Supporting Healthy Interstate Fisheries in Transition Act aims to manage fisheries in dynamic ocean conditions.
The Supporting Healthy Interstate Fisheries in Transition Act, or SHIFT Act, amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to enhance management of fisheries that span multiple council jurisdictions. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to determine if a fishery extends beyond one council's jurisdiction and mandates that a majority of relevant councils approve any jointly prepared fishery management plans. It also establishes criteria for adding new fisheries or gear to the list of those requiring management and mandates periodic reviews of these fisheries.
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